IFC 2021 · Model

Chapter 9: Fire Protection And Life Safety Systems

134 sections in this chapter of the IFC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

901.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing and maintenance of all fire protection and life safety systems.

  1. 901.1Scope
  2. 901.2Construction documents
  3. 901.2.1Statement of compliance
  4. 901.3Permits
  5. 901.4Fire protection and life safety systems
  6. 901.4.1Required fire protection and life safety systems
  7. 901.5Installation acceptance testing
  8. 901.5.1Occupancy
  9. 901.6Inspection, testing and maintenance
  10. 901.6.1Standards
  11. 901.6.2Integrated testing
  12. 901.6.3Records
  13. 901.7Systems out of service
  14. 901.7.1Impairment coordinator
  15. 901.7.2Tag required
  16. 901.8Removal of or tampering with equipment
  17. 902.1Definitions
  18. 903.1General
  19. 903.1.1Alternative protection
  20. 903.2Where required
  21. 903.2.1Group A
  22. 903.2.1.1Group A-1
  23. 903.2.1.2Group A-2
  24. 903.2.1.3Group A-3
  25. 903.2.1.4Group A-4
  26. 903.2.1.5Group A-5
  27. 903.2.10Group S-2 parking garages
  28. 903.2.11Specific buildings areas and hazards
  29. 903.2.11.1Stories without openings
  30. 903.2.11.2Rubbish and linen chutes
  31. 903.2.11.3Buildings 55 feet or more in height
  32. 903.2.12During construction
  33. 903.2.2Ambulatory care facilities
  34. 903.2.3Group E
  35. 903.2.4Group F-1
  36. 903.2.4.1Woodworking operations
  37. 903.2.5Group H
  38. 903.2.6Group I
  39. 903.2.7Group M
  40. 903.2.8Group R
  41. 903.2.9Group S-1
  42. 903.3Installation requirements
  43. 903.3.1Standards
  44. 903.3.1.1NFPA 13 sprinkler systems
  45. 903.3.1.1.1Exempt locations
  46. 903.3.1.2NFPA 13R sprinkler systems
  47. 903.3.1.3NFPA 13D sprinkler systems
  48. 903.3.2Quick-response and residential sprinklers
  49. 903.3.3Obstructed locations
  50. 903.3.4Actuation
  51. 903.3.5Water supplies
  52. 903.3.6Hose threads
  53. 903.3.7Fire department connections
  54. 903.3.8Limited area sprinkler systems
  55. 903.4Sprinkler system supervision and alarms
  56. 903.4.1Monitoring
  57. 903.4.2Alarms
  58. 903.5Testing and maintenance
  59. 904.1General
  60. 904.1.1Certification of service personnel for fire-extinguishing equipment
  61. + 74 more sections

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